Oryori Hirooka
お料理 ひろ岡
Kaiseki in Nara & Saidaiji Area, Nara, 6 min walk from Nara Station
Our analysis
- #4of 17 kaiseki restaurants in Nara & Saidaiji Area
- 45%of high-end restaurants in Nara have a higher dinner budget
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed WednesdaysBook online: OMAKASE
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
In our ranking, Oryori Hirooka is 4th of the 17 kaiseki restaurants in Nara & Saidaiji Area and 4th of 24 in Nara. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 45% of the high-end restaurants in Nara in this guide, and lower than that of 55% of its kaiseki restaurants. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 9 in Nara in this guide). From abroad it can be booked online in English on OMAKASE; 6 of the 24 kaiseki restaurants in Nara can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room, and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Nara & Saidaiji Area with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Nara | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nara Nikon | #1 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online, Japanese only | ★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 8 min, Nara | Mon, Sun |
| Tsukumo | #2 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Phone only | ★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 14 min, Kyōbate | Mon |
| Gen | #3 | ¥18,150 | budget ¥2,000–2,999 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 15 min, Kyōbate | Mon, Sun |
| Oryori Hirooka | #4 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ | 6 min, Nara | Wed |
| Okada | #5 | ¥20,570 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 7 min, Nara | Sun |
| Tsuru Yoshi | #6 | ¥14,300 | ¥11,000 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 9 min, Nara | Mon |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | Credit cards |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Oryori Hirooka
- Book online in English on OMAKASE, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 0742-95-5587 (+81-742-95-5587 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Nara.
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥15,000–19,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | Accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–15:00, 18:30–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:30–21:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 18:30–21:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 18:30–21:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:30–21:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 18:30–21:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 16 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Opened | March 2025 |
Getting there
6 min walk (440 m) from Nara Station, Exit 2.
Also near: Kyōbate: 17 min
- Leave Nara Station by Exit 2 and walk east for 10 m.
- Turn right at Lawson onto Higashimuki and walk 240 m.
- Turn left at Owl Cafe Watawata onto Sanjō Dōri and walk 20 m.
- Turn right at FamilyMart and walk 80 m.
- Turn right and walk 80 m.
You arrive at Oryori Hirooka.
Look for
お料理 ひろ岡
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
お料理 ひろ岡奈良県奈良市元林院町15
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 15 Ganriincho Nara, Nara 630-8221 |
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| Directions | 404 meters from Kintetsu Nara. |
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Oryori Hirooka has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Oryori Hirooka in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Nara · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Nara
Questions visitors ask
How much does Oryori Hirooka cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Oryori Hirooka closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
What is the nearest station to Oryori Hirooka?
Nara Station, about 6 minutes on foot (440 m). Kyōbate Station is about 20 minutes away.
Does Oryori Hirooka have a Michelin star?
Yes. Oryori Hirooka has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.